By the
end of this WebQuest,
students will be able to choose
research tools, particularly Internet search engines, deliberately and
purposefully to fit their particular content area or personal research
assignment. The essential question is "Which search tool is the best
for me in this assingment?" The focus is on Internet search
engines and directories. In addition to learning the strengths and
weaknesses of the
Internet’s top search engines, students will become more proficient
with using
teamwork to assist in the learning process, with questioning their
current
beliefs as they are exposed to new information, with structuring
information to
build an argument. They will be led to sources on Internet research
tools assessment to which they can return for guidance in future
research.
Information Literacy Skill
Standards Addressed:
From The American
Association of School Librarians National Standards
Standard 1: The student who is information
literate accesses information
efficiently and effectively…. The student
knows how to structure a search across a variety of sources and formats
to
locate the best information to meet a particular need.
Standard 9: The
student who contributes positively to the learning
community and to society is information literate and participates
effectively
in groups to pursue and generate information.
From the Pennsylvania Academic
Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening Standards
Standard 1.8: The student will: locate information
using appropriate sources and
strategies… Select sources appropriate to the breadth and depth of the
research
…. Use traditional and electronic search tools…. Organize, summarize
and
present the main ideas from research
